Author: Scotsbob

https://youtu.be/0gOsWR9Homs Another lovely wee fly for rainbow trout.This pattern has caught me many fish ,used under a bung or free lined it works very well. A trout pattern easy tied and ca consistent catching bug . Get some in your

Bobs Bug https://youtu.be/mh7XXKUYrw4 Another tried and tested rainbow trout fly,used to great effect for cruising and sipping rainbow trout.Easy to tie in various sizes and colours to suit your buzzer hatch or even blown on small flies.A must for the

The Purple Chomper Another fabulous rainbow trout fly pattern  https://youtu.be/dOR2dTFkhmY A rainbow trout pattern based on Rainbow trout fly profiles.This fly has proven time and time again variation is the key to success, in that the colours make the fly.

The Pink PTN https://youtu.be/oIobuEQuUtw A twist in the Classic PTN pattern for trout.The same body ,(Pheasant Tail Feather) copper or gold wire for body segment ,with the addition of a pink straggle head to create a small focal point, this

The PTN NEO Buzzer https://youtu.be/0fcqU5X2_rw The PTN Neo buzzer is a marrying of several flies and the reasons for their tying. As the buzzers trans to adults they pump their bodies full of blood ,the red tinsel overlying the PTN

The Green head Okey Dokey https://youtu.be/OzBwHMFEFmU The green head  Okey Dokey has become a favourite of buzzer fishermen, fished in a team of buzzers in the evening as the light fades seems to be very productive  catching Rainbows. In sizes

The wee Minnow https://youtu.be/o_dS1x-JcOs A successful pattern with a slight difference from the usual fry patterns. It has caught many trout in fry season and even when fry are not present ,so its a must for the rainbow trout angler

Ostrich Herl Buzzer The Ostrich Herl Buzzer is a subtle, elegant fly that punches far above its weight—especially when rainbow trout are keyed in on midges and nymphs. It’s a pattern that rewards patience, precision, and a bit of faith

The Blae and Black https://youtu.be/iVqxnaBK2i8 The Blae and Black: A Whisper from the HighlandsSome flies carry history in their hackle. The Blae and Black is one of them — a soft-spoken ambassador of Scottish lochs and rivers, dressed in the

Prince Andrew Nymph Cant keep this fly down or up (reference to his trousers) either ,just a thought ,anyway a standard fly pattern for bugs that swim around in our waters. I’m not into entomology  so don’t know what it

Rainbow Trout Killer Fly https://youtu.be/wbb5pxSZo-U A simple but effective pattern to catching rainbow trout. Simply to tie and fish ,not much else to say other than get it into your box and . Tightlines 

The Two Tone https://youtu.be/_CILbgboQPg The two tone speaks for itself,for obvious reasons ,this fly has taken many rainbows and continues to do so and stand the test of time in regards consistent catching. Easy tied and fished so get it

The Terrestrial https://youtu.be/R1Ev52UzWP0 The Terrestrial: A Fly That Bridges WorldsThere’s something quietly thrilling about watching a rainbow trout rise to a terrestrial—an insect that doesn’t belong in the water, yet finds itself there by accident. Grasshoppers, beetles, ants, crickets… they

Thew Yellow Goose https://youtu.be/S0amxFubKGM One colour that really is  underrated by some anglers is ,yellow.Rainbows respond to this colour in all fly tying’s using it . Various colours of biots are readily available to the tier ,this colour is my

White Head Buzzer https://youtu.be/LR7uyiRIGvc Absolutely, Robert—here’s a short, conversational piece on the White Head Buzzer fly pattern, crafted to resonate with your audience and optimized with SEO-rich language for visibility across UK fly fishing searches: 🎯 The White Head Buzzer:

The Pheasant Tail Grub https://youtu.be/1_nON8naqFM 🪶 The Pheasant Tail Grub: A Subsurface Essential for UK Fly FishingIf you’re stalking rainbow trout or brown trout in UK rivers or stillwaters, the Pheasant Tail Grub fly pattern deserves a permanent spot in

The Ogden Cormorant https://youtu.be/ZJgiQFOPhuw 🎣 The Cormorant Fly: A Stillwater Staple for UK Trout Fishing If you’ve spent any time on UK reservoirs or stillwaters, you’ve likely heard whispers about the Cormorant fly pattern—and for good reason. This sleek, understated

The Hairy Perch https://youtu.be/EElTuW2cBkI .🎣 The Perch Fry Pattern: A Stillwater Secret WeaponIf you’ve ever watched trout blitzing the margins in autumn, you’ve likely witnessed the chaos of fry-feeding. Among the most irresistible targets? The Perch Fry. This fly pattern

Orange headed Spider 🕷️ The Orange-Headed Spider: Subtle Spark with a Wild SideThere’s something quietly rebellious about the Orange-Headed Spider. It’s not flashy like a Blob or brash like a Humungus. It’s understated—until you notice that fiery orange head. That

The Black Fritz https://youtu.be/VmiWJjzcVEo 🎣 The Black Fritz: Stillwater Stealth with a Flash of IntentIf fly fishing had a secret agent, it might just be the Black Fritz. Sleek, dark, and deceptively simple, this lure doesn’t shout—it whispers. And rainbow